Permit Required Confined Space

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 03, 2025

Mark A. Lies, II
233 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 8000
Chicago, IL 60606

Dear Mr. Lies:

Elevator industry employees working in and around pits and equipment.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA"s interpretation of the requirements discussed.

A chest freezer is not considered a PRCS.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

April 24, 1998

Mr. Gregory W. Faeth
SCT
P.O. Box 1718
Fairfield, Iowa 52556

Dear Mr. Faeth:

Thank you for your letter of September 15, 1997, in which you asked for an interpretation of the Permit-Required Confined Spaces (PRCS) standard 29 CFR 1910.146, arising from a classroom scenario which occurred during a training session. Please accept our apology for not responding sooner.

Steelworkers - 06/21/1994

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT

No. 93-2474

UNITED STEELWORKERS OF AMERICA,
AFL-CIO-CLC, et al.

Petitioner,

V.

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION,
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR,

Respondent.

MOTION TO VOLUNTARILY DISMISS
PETITION FOR REVIEW UNDER FED. R. APP. P. 42(b)